Thailand's 40 Richest

#1 Dhanin Chearavanont

Thailand's new No.

Thailand's new No. 1 heads agribusiness conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), which father founded as small Bangkok seed importer. Over the past year stock more than doubled at 3 largest shareholdings: 7-Eleven store operator, CP ALL, on higher profits and successful expansion; as well as food producers Charoen Pokphand Foods and PT Charoen Pokphand on demand from China and high-margin food sales. Shares fortune with 3 brothers. Philanthropist restores Buddhist temples in Thailand, sponsors schools and orphanages.